§18940 Dr. David Satcher Cybersecurity Education Grant Program

Summary

The Director must run a Dr. David Satcher Cybersecurity Education Grant Program that gives money to certain colleges to start or grow cybersecurity teaching, research, training, and partnerships with public and private groups. Eligible schools include colleges with many low-income students, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities, and other minority-serving institutions. At least 50 percent of the grant money must go to HBCUs, Tribal Colleges, and minority-serving institutions. The Director must work with federal agencies like the Departments of Homeland Security, Education, and Labor. The power to give these grants ends 5 years after the Director gives the first grant. The program begins 1 year after August 9, 2022. Colleges must apply and explain how they will use the funds. Grant money can be used to build or upgrade cybersecurity programs and facilities, support hands-on student research and training, grow partnerships, and run outreach and recruitment. The Director must set performance measures and must report to Congress one year after the program starts and every year until a full report five years after the start that shows program size, student outcomes, funding, and how the money was used.